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  2. City Hall

    1. About Us
      1. History
      2. Hospitals
      3. Libraries
      4. Schools
      5. Community Tour
    2. Contact Us
    3. Mayor & City Council
      1. Mayor Gene Johns
      2. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Jennings
      3. Council Member Ray Gennawey
      4. Council Member Stephanie Oddo
      5. Council Member Stephanie Winstead
      6. Strategic Plan
      7. Council-Manager Form of Government
      8. State of the City
      9. Transition to District Elections
    4. Commissions & Committees
      1. General Information and Vacancies
      2. Parks, Recreation, & Senior Commission
      3. Planning Commission
      4. Traffic & Transportation Commission
      5. Investment, Banking & Audit Committee
      6. Military Support Committee
      7. Youth Committee
    5. Public Meetings
      1. Agendas
      2. Archived Agendas
      3. City Council Minutes
      4. Ordinances and Resolutions
      5. Public Notices
    6. Departments
      1. Administration
      2. City Attorney
      3. City Clerk
        1. City Council Agenda - Current
        2. Elections
        3. Municipal Code
        4. Political Reform Act
        5. Records Management
        6. Fair Political Practices Commission - City Filings
        7. Transition to District Elections
      4. City Manager
      5. Community Development
        1. Building & Safety
          1. New Permit System
          2. SolarAPP
          3. Accessory Dwelling Units
          4. Applications and Handouts
          5. Concierge Services
          6. Construction and Demolition Waste
          7. Why Do I Need a Permit?
          8. Plan Check  Submittal Requirements
        2. Planning & Zoning
          1. Accessory Dwelling Units
          2. Development Projects
            1. Major Development Projects Map
            2. City Center Mixed Use Project
            3. Grace Church Project
            4. Paseo De Colinas Townhomes Project
            5. The Cove at El Niguel Project
            6. 20 Old Ranch Road
          3. New Permit System
          4. Planning Resources
            1. CEQA Manual
            2. City Maps
            3. Gateway Specific Plan
            4. General Plan
            5. Transportation Assessment Guidelines
            6. Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ)
            7. Water Efficient Landscaping Regulations
            8. Zoning
          5. Planning Submittal
            1. Accessory Dwelling Units
            2. Applications and Handouts
            3. Planning Commission
            4. Sign Regulations
            5. Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Projects
            6. Wireless Telecommunication Facilites
        3. Code Compliance
          1. Administrative Citations
          2. Neglected or "Green" Pools
          3. Protection of Nesting Birds
          4. Sober Living Homes
        4. Grading
        5. Housing
          1. Accessory Dwelling Units
          2. Fair Housing Information
          3. Housing Element
          4. Housing Resources & Assistance
            1. Deed-Restricted Affordable Housing Units
            2. Affordable Housing Resources
            3. County, State, & Federal Resources
            4. Developer Resources
            5. Senior Resources
            6. Transportation Resources
          5. Objective Development & Design Standards
          6. SB-35 Streamlined Ministerial Approval
          7. Sober Living Homes
        6. Community Preservation
          1. Annual Weed Abatement
          2. CDBG Program
          3. HOA Resources
        7. Business Resources
        8. Accessory Dwelling Units
          1. Building an ADU
          2. ADU Grants & Loans
          3. Pre-Approved ADU Program
        9. Applications and Handouts
      6. Finance
        1. Financial Documents
        2. Investment, Banking & Audit Committee
      7. Fire Services
      8. Parks and Recreation
        1. Activity Registration
          1. Recreation Portal
          2. Recreation Brochure
          3. Instructors
        2. Aquatics
          1. Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center Facility Use Policy
          2. Aquatics Classes
          3. Aquatics Teams
          4. Group Use
          5. Rules & Regulations
          6. Swim Lessons
        3. Athletic Facilities/Sports
          1. Athletic Facility Use Policy
          2. Fee Schedule
          3. Rules & Regulations
          4. Sports Fields
          5. Sports Courts
          6. Sports Organizations
        4. Commissions & Committees
        5. Facility Rentals
          1. Crown Valley Community Center Facility Use Policy
          2. Crown Valley Community Center
          3. Ampitheater/Valley Plaza
          4. Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center - Pool
          5. Crown Valley Park - Sprayground
          6. Sea Country Senior & Community Center Facility Use Policy
          7. Sea Country Senior and Community Center
        6. Sea Country Senior and Community Center
          1. Activities & Programs
          2. Class Registration
          3. Fitness Center
          4. Senior Citizens Club
          5. Senior Nutrition Program
          6. Services and Resources
          7. Transportation Services/Senior Wheels
        7. Skatepark/BMX
          1. Skatepark Facility Use Policy
          2. Class Registration
        8. Special Events
          1. Sea Country Festival
          2. Holiday Parade
        9. Trails & Parks
          1. General Parks Use Policy
          2. Park Listing and Amenities
          3. Trail Map and Guide
        10. Volunteers
          1. Quarterly Volunteer e-Newsletter
          2. Volunteer Opportunities
        11. Youth & Family Programs
          1. Preschool, Teen, & Adaptive Programs
          2. Youth Camps
          3. Youth Committee Programs
      9. Police Services
        1. Alert OC
        2. Auxiliary Communications Services
        3. Business Watch
        4. Character Counts
        5. Citizen's Academy
        6. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Alert OC
          2. Nixle
          3. ReadyOC
          4. S.A.F.E. Plan
        7. Explorer Post #449
        8. Laguna Niguel Neighborhood News (LNNN)
        9. Megan's Law
        10. Neighborhood Watch
        11. Orange County Sheriff's Department
        12. Prescription Medication Disposal
        13. Prevent Crime: Lock It Up Everytime
        14. Shredding Services
        15. Traffic Safety
        16. Homeless Services
        17. Human Trafficking
      10. Public Works
        1. La Paz Road - Permanent Improvements
          1. La Paz Road Road Mobility Enhancements & Permanent Repair Project - Community Meeting #1
          2. La Paz Road Road Mobility Enhancements & Permanent Repair Project - Community Meeting #2
        2. Oso Creek Trail Active Transportation Enhancements Project
        3. Capital Improvement Program
        4. Environmental Topics
          1. Energy Efficiency
            1. City-Owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
            2. Energy Assessment Study
            3. Traffic Signal Synchronization
            4. LED & Solar Lighting
            5. South OC Wastewater Authority Water Exchange System
            6. Public Transportation
          2. Wetlands
          3. Open Space
          4. Landscape Preservation
            1. Drought-tolerant Landscapes
            2. City of Laguna Niguel Demonstration Garden
            3. Organic First
            4. Trash Control Devices
            5. Urban Forestry Program
            6. Weed Abatement Program
            7. Water Conservation
        5. Pavement Management Program
          Residential Resurfacing Program (Slurry Seal)
        6. Traffic & Transportation
          1. NHMS Artistic Crosswalk Contest
          2. Active Transportation Plan
        7. Public Works Permits
          1. Encroachment & Dumpster Permits
          2. Transportation & Haul Permits
          3. Residential Parking Permit Districts 
          4. Bike Locker Permits At Metrolink Station
        8. Public Works Awards
          1. Aliso Creek Road Pilot Bikeway Project
          2. Niguel Hills Middle School Safety Program
          3. Salt Creek Wetland Mitigation Project
          4. Crown Valley Community Center Project
        9. Laguna Niguel Summer Trolley
        10. Title VI Program
    7. Legislative Representatives
      1. United States Senator Adam Schiff
      2. United States Senator Alex Padilla
      3. United States Congressman Mike Levin - 49th Congressional District
      4. California State Senator Steven Choi - 37th District
      5. California State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies - 74th District
      6. Orange County Board of Supervisors Katrina Foley - 5th District
    8. Transparency
      1. Budget and Financial Statements
      2. Campaign Finance Disclosures
      3. Compensation
    9. Municipal Code
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  3. Services

    1. 2-1-1 Orange County
    2. ADA Resources
    3. Air Quality
    4. Animal Services
    5. Building & Safety
      1. Waste Reduction and Recycling
      2. Online Permits and Inspection Requests
    6. Class Registration
    7. Code Compliance
      1. Administrative Citations
      2. Neglected or "Green" Pools
      3. Protection of Nesting Birds
      4. Weed Abatement
    8. Finance
      1. Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Adopted Budget
      2. Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Budget in Brief
    9. Fire Services
      1. Orange County Fire Authority
      2. Emergency Medical Services
      3. Find a Fire Station
      4. Wildfire Preparedness-Ready, Set, Go
      5. Evacuation Zones
      6. Fire Hazard Severity Zones
    10. GIS Hub
    11. Grading
    12. Homeless Services
    13. Housing
    14. Human Resources & Employment
      Employment Opportunities
    15. Maintenance
      1. Graffiti Removal
      2. Medians and Slopes
      3. Parks
      4. Streets and Street Sweeping
      5. Street Lighting
      6. Trees
      7. Turfgrass Maintenance Program
    16. Maps
      GIS Hub
    17. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resource Guide
    18. Online Permit Center
    19. Parks & Recreation
    20. Planning
      1. Development Project Approval
      2. Environmental Review
      3. General Plan
      4. Gateway Specific Plan
      5. Municipal Code
      6. Planning Commission
      7. Sign Regulations
      8. Zoning
      9. Accessory Dwelling Units
    21. Police
      1. Auxiliary Communications Services
      2. Business Watch
      3. Character Counts
      4. Citizen's Academy
      5. Explorer Post #449
      6. Laguna Niguel Neighborhood News
      7. Neighborhood Watch
      8. Orange County Sheriff's Department
      9. Police Auxiliary Citizens' Team
      10. You Are Not Alone Program (Y.A.N.A.)
      11. Human Trafficking
      12. Evacuation Zones
    22. Public Information, Relations and Communications
    23. Records Request
    24. Request for Bids and Proposals
    25. Resource Directory
    26. Trash Collection and Recycling Services
      1. C&D Waste Reduction and Recycling
      2. Composting
      3. CRV Redemption
      4. Organic Waste Disposal (SB 1383)
        1. Edible Food Recovery
        2. SB 1383 for Businesses
      5. Organic Waste Recycling
      6. Recycling Education
      7. Solid Waste and Recycling Regulations
      8. Special Wastes Programs
    27. Urban Runoff Management
      1. BMPs for Residents and Businesses
      2. New Development Stormwater Requirements
      3. Over-Irrigation Prevention
      4. Federal and State Water Quality Laws
    28. Utilities
    29. Vector Control
      1. West Nile Virus
      2. Mosquito Prevention
      3. OC Vector Control District
    30. Resources for Special Needs
    31. Food Distribution Resources
    32. City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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  4. What's New

    1. City Directory
    2. Hot Topics
      1. Gateway Specific Plan
      2. General Plan
      3. Laguna Niguel City Center Project
      4. Orange County Housing Finance Trust
      5. Homeless Services
      6. Sidewalk Food Vendors
      7. Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Project
      8. City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
      9. Beacon Fire
    3. Community Grants Program
    4. Cultural Arts
      1. Botanical Preserve
      2. Laguna Niguel Historical Society
    5. Fire Safety and Awareness
      Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ)
    6. Laguna Niguel City Center Project
    7. Media Center
    8. Military Support Program
      1. Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee
      2. Laguna Niguel Military Support Foundation
      3. 1st Marine Regimental Headquarters Unit
      4. 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion
      5. USS Stockdale DDG 106
    9. Projects
      1. Capital Improvement Program
      2. La Paz Road - Permanent Improvements
        1. La Paz Road Road Mobility Enhancements & Permanent Repair Project - Community Meeting #1
        2. La Paz Road Road Mobility Enhancements & Permanent Repair Project - Community Meeting #2
      3. I-5 South County Improvements Project
      4. Residential Resurfacing Program
    10. 2025 Laguna Niguel Citizen of the Year
    11. Publications
    12. Public Safety
      1. Emergency Preparedness
        1. Alert OC
        2. Nixle
        3. ReadyOC
        4. S.A.F.E. Plan
      2. Megan's Law
      3. Crime Prevention
        1. Emergency Preparedness
        2. Know Before You Fly (Drone Info)
        3. Pool Safety and Drowning Prevention
        4. Traffic Safety
      4. Internet Safety
        1. Internet Safety for Kids
        2. Internet Safety for Teens
        3. Internet Safety for Parents
      5. Know Before you Fly
      6. Urban Wildlife and Coyotes
      7. OC Crime Stoppers
      8. Parking and Towing Laws
      9. Earthquake Preparedness
      10. Electric Bicycles
      11. Evacuation Zones
      12. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
    13. Transportation
      Laguna Niguel Summer Trolley
    14. Volunteer Opportunities
    15. Veterans Tribute and Resources
    16. HOA Resources
    17. City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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  5. Business Resources

    1. No Business License
    2. Featured Business
    3. Business Support
    4. Commercial Space Available
    5. New Businesses
    6. Permits & Informational Handouts
    7. Workforce
    8. Community Development Department
    9. City RFP's and Bids
    10. Sidewalk Vending
    11. Demographics
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  6. How Do I...?

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business License (Not Needed)
      3. Community Development Block Grant
      4. Jobs
      5. Commissions & Committees
      6. Encroachment Permit
      7. Pet License
      8. Community Grants
      9. Permit Parking Decals
      10. Bike Lockers
      11. Photography And Video Media Permit
      12. Facility Rentals
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Services
      2. California Public Utilities Commission
      3. City Staff
      4. Fire & EMS
      5. Mayor and City Council
      6. Media Inquiries
      7. Police
    3. Find
      1. Bids and Proposals
      2. Lost Pet
      3. Street Sweeping Schedule
      4. Trash and Recycling Information
      5. Public Transportation
      6. City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    4. Get
      1. A Birth Certificate
      2. A Death Certificate
      3. A Marriage Certificate
    5. Register/Sign Up For
      1. AlertOC
      2. Notify Me and eNewsletters
      3. Recreation Programs
      4. To Vote
    6. Request
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Public Record
      3. Plan and Permit Applications
    7. Volunteer
      1. Business Watch
      2. Citizen's Academy
      3. Neighborhood Watch
      4. Recreation - Special Events
      5. Explorer Post #449
      6. Laguna Niguel Library
      7. Orange County Registrar of Voters
      8. Police Auxiliary Citizens' Team
      9. Senior Nutrition Program
      10. Donate Blood Today
      11. Additional Volunteer Resources
    8. Report
      1. ADA Grievance
      2. Graffiti
      3. Street Problems
      4. Website Problems
    9. View
      1. Calendar
      2. Compensation
      3. Parks
      4. City Publications
      5. FAQs
      6. Municipal Code
      7. Evacuation Zones
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  7. Home Links

    1. Calendar
    2. Mayor & Council
    3. Municipal Code
    4. Staff Directory
    5. FAQs
    6. Agendas
    7. Privacy
    8. Terms & Conditions
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    1. Financial Documents
    2. Investment, Banking & Audit Committee
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    1. Botanical Preserve
    2. Laguna Niguel Historical Society
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    1. AlertOC
    2. Find Your Local Fire Station
    3. OCFA Website
    4. OCFA Safety Program
    5. Emergency Medical Services
    6. Fire Safety and Awareness
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    1. Aquatics
    2. Class and Program Registration
    3. Community Centers Facilities Rentals
    4. Holiday Parade
    5. Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
    6. Park Listings
    7. Recreation Brochures
    8. Sea Country Senior and Community Center
    9. Skatepark
    10. Sports Courts
    11. Sports Fields
    12. Summer Camps
    13. Trails
    14. Volunteer Opportunities
    15. Youth and Teen Programs
    16. Electric Bicycles
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    1. Public Works
    2. Resources
      1. Pedestrian Safety Tips
      2. Speed Limits Brochure
      3. Vehicle Towing & Traffic Enforcement
      4. School Zone Traffic Laws
      5. Understanding Pedestrian Signals
      6. Understanding Traffic Calming
      7. Understanding Traffic Signal Synchronization
    3. Maps
      1. Accessible Pedestrian Signals
      2. Annual Daily Traffic Count
      3. Authorized Truck Routes
      4. Elementary School Boundaries
      5. OCTA Bus Stops
      6. Safe Routes to Schools
      7. Speed Limits
      8. Traffic Signal Intersections
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    1. Facility Rentals
    2. Crown Valley Community Center
      Crown Valley Community Center Brochure
    3. Facility Rental Application
    4. Crown Valley Park Outdoor Spaces
    5. Rental Application for Amphitheater/Valley Plaza
    6. Rental Application for Sprayground
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    1. Parks and Recreation
    2. Summer Camps
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